Comanche Elementary

Summary:

Comanche Elementary is a public elementary school in Overland Park, Kansas, serving 381 students in grades PK-6 as part of the Shawnee Mission Public School District. While the district is ranked 46 out of 266 in Kansas and has a 4-star rating, Comanche Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Kansas elementary schools over the past 8 years, with proficiency rates significantly lower than the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics.

Comanche Elementary's academic performance is particularly concerning, as it serves a high percentage (79%) of students from disadvantaged backgrounds who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. However, nearby schools within the same district, such as Trailwood Elementary, Tomahawk Elementary, and Briarwood Elementary, all have much higher proficiency rates and overall state rankings, despite serving lower percentages of students from low-income families.

The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.8 to 14.3 over the past three years, suggests that there may be opportunities to improve instructional strategies and support services, particularly for the school's special education and disabled student populations, who are performing significantly worse than their peers. Addressing these challenges could help Comanche Elementary better serve its diverse student body and improve its academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 8200 Grant
       Overland Park, KS  66204


(913) 993-2800

District: Shawnee Mission Pub School

SchoolDigger Rank:
405th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,804 Help


Students who attend Comanche Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Westridge Middle
High:    Shawnee Mission West High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  374

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
54.8%
White:
21.7%
African American:
12.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  81% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Comanche Elementary ranks worse than 62% of elementary schools in Kansas. It also ranks 30th among 34 ranked elementary schools in the Shawnee Mission Pub School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.34. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Comanche Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (54.8%), White (21.7%), African American (12.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 81% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Comanche Elementary is 13.3, which is the 6th best among 34 elementary schools in the Shawnee Mission Pub School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Comanche Elementary is $10,804, which is the 8th highest among 34 elementary schools in the Shawnee Mission Pub School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Comanche Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Comanche Elementary 405th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Comanche Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Shawnee Mission Pub School:

SchoolDigger ranks Shawnee Mission Pub School 46th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Comanche Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Comanche Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 38.15 420th 585 28.2%
2007 19.33 524th 600 12.7%
2008 24.97 526th 614 14.3%
2009 43.82 442nd 621 28.8%
2010 38.22 480th 630 23.8%
2011 45.25 433rd 631 31.4%
2012 50.35 434th 660 34.2%
2013 55.67 381st 668 43.0%
2015 33.63 499th 678 26.4%
2016 25.54 519th 656 20.9%
2017 25.23 527th 659 20.0%
2018 25.94 520th 656 20.7%
2019 26.28 519th 667 22.2%
2021 26.60 530th 670 20.9%
2022 43.65 385th 668 42.4%
2023 42.28 387th 660 41.4%
2024 41.34 405th 653 38.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Comanche Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.55 71st 129 45.0%
2019 36.65 80th 122 34.4%
2021 55.28 36th 108 66.7%
2022 54.43 40th 117 65.8%
2023 55.67 33rd 117 71.8%
2024 56.97 28th 124 77.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Comanche Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 11.25 210th 214 1.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Comanche Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.58 344th 512 32.8%
2019 40.79 321st 509 36.9%
2021 40.84 315th 494 36.2%
2022 64.19 123rd 512 76.0%
2023 57.08 202nd 541 62.7%
2024 50.91 258th 546 52.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Comanche Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.41 431st 574 24.9%
2019 26.03 460th 591 22.2%
2021 23.07 486th 591 17.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Comanche Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 11.25 210th 214 1.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Comanche Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.08 448th 575 22.1%
2019 31.15 431st 586 26.5%
2021 34.90 423rd 605 30.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Comanche Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 68.26 15th 73 79.5%
2023 66.60 14th 74 81.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Comanche Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.70 121st 207 41.5%
2019 39.12 150th 235 36.2%
2021 46.41 117th 229 48.9%
2022 64.88 55th 254 78.3%
2023 61.22 61st 245 75.1%
2024 57.64 88th 260 66.2%
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Rank History for White students at Comanche Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.94 340th 574 40.8%
2019 62.44 197th 592 66.7%
2021 66.96 163rd 587 72.2%
2022 86.74 47th 596 92.1%
2024 84.73 54th 579 90.7%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Open Quote The teachers and staff at this school are incredible. They work extra hard to ensure that the students get what they need. I am extremely proud to say that my kids are Comanche kids! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Comanche Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 477 25 34 12 0 n/a n/a 0 548
1989 474 43 26 12 0 n/a n/a 0 555
1990 467 49 10 21 12 n/a n/a 0 559
1991 414 42 15 17 0 n/a n/a 0 488
1992 393 38 12 15 1 n/a n/a 0 459
1993 453 44 15 6 3 n/a n/a 0 521
1994 380 45 16 18 0 n/a n/a 0 459
1995 390 43 17 23 2 n/a n/a 0 475
1996 390 43 17 23 2 n/a n/a 0 475
1997 392 45 14 28 6 n/a n/a 0 485
1998 388 50 10 23 6 n/a n/a 0 477
1999 356 69 16 20 5 n/a n/a 0 466
2000 300 75 10 25 5 n/a n/a 0 415
2001 286 69 19 18 4 n/a n/a 0 396
2002 245 87 13 33 1 n/a n/a 0 379
2003 245 87 13 33 1 n/a n/a 0 379
2004 238 97 12 39 1 n/a n/a 0 387
2005 200 101 12 44 4 n/a n/a 20 381
2006 169 119 5 65 3 n/a n/a 23 384
2007 170 121 7 116 4 n/a n/a 35 453
2008 178 113 5 140 5 n/a n/a 40 481
2009 181 106 5 166 10 n/a n/a 44 512
2010 177 116 4 193 0 2 41 0 533
2011 192 125 4 232 0 1 46 0 600
2012 183 137 9 260 0 1 48 0 638
2013 138 87 5 213 0 0 39 0 482
2014 132 83 4 263 1 2 27 0 512
2015 141 100 3 245 1 1 25 0 516
2016 134 85 3 233 2 1 30 0 488
2017 135 75 3 251 2 2 35 0 503
2018 129 81 1 255 2 0 24 0 492
2019 116 67 1 265 1 0 17 0 467
2020 113 61 3 246 1 0 11 0 435
2021 99 65 1 235 0 0 13 0 413
2022 88 61 3 224 1 0 28 0 405
2023 83 55 3 212 0 1 27 0 381
2024 81 48 6 205 0 2 32 0 374

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Comanche Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 548 33.0 16.6 0
1989 555 32.0 17.3 n/a
1990 559 34.4 16.2 0
1991 488 30.3 16.1 n/a
1992 459 29.3 15.6 19.2
1993 521 30.3 17.2 17.7
1994 459 31.4 14.6 20.9
1995 475 29.4 16.2 37.5
1996 475 29.4 16.2 37.5
1997 485 29.9 16.2 37.3
1998 477 30.4 15.7 34.4
1999 466 32.6 14.3 34.8
2000 415 32.1 12.9 37.6
2001 396 31.1 12.7 38.4
2002 379 31.1 12.2 49.3
2003 379 31.1 12.2 49.3
2004 387 29.0 13.3 53
2005 381 31.0 12.3 59.3
2006 384 28.7 13.4 63.4
2007 453 33.3 13.6 68.2
2008 481 35.3 13.6 73.5
2009 512 34.5 14.8 81.4
2010 533 36.5 14.6 79.9
2011 600 38.5 15.5 80.2
2012 638 40.9 15.5 79.5
2013 482 35.6 13.5 83.8
2014 512 36.1 14.1 85.5
2015 516 35.0 14.7 84.7
2016 488 35.0 13.9 83.4
2017 503 33.1 15.1 80.7
2018 492 31.7 15.5 82.3
2019 467 31.3 14.9 79.2
2020 435 26.8 16.2 79.8
2021 413 28.8 14.3 71.2
2022 405 29.8 13.5 72.1
2023 381 29.7 12.8 79
2024 374 28.1 13.3 81

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Comanche Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 548 33.0 16.6 0
1989 555 32.0 17.3 n/a
1990 559 34.4 16.2 0
1991 488 30.3 16.1 n/a
1992 459 29.3 15.6 19.2
1993 521 30.3 17.2 17.7
1994 459 31.4 14.6 20.9
1995 475 29.4 16.2 37.5
1996 475 29.4 16.2 37.5
1997 485 29.9 16.2 37.3
1998 477 30.4 15.7 34.4
1999 466 32.6 14.3 34.8
2000 415 32.1 12.9 37.6
2001 396 31.1 12.7 38.4
2002 379 31.1 12.2 49.3
2003 379 31.1 12.2 49.3
2004 387 29.0 13.3 53
2005 381 31.0 12.3 59.3
2006 384 28.7 13.4 63.4
2007 453 33.3 13.6 68.2
2008 481 35.3 13.6 73.5
2009 512 34.5 14.8 81.4
2010 533 36.5 14.6 79.9
2011 600 38.5 15.5 80.2
2012 638 40.9 15.5 79.5
2013 482 35.6 13.5 83.8
2014 512 36.1 14.1 85.5
2015 516 35.0 14.7 84.7
2016 488 35.0 13.9 83.4
2017 503 33.1 15.1 80.7
2018 492 31.7 15.5 82.3
2019 467 31.3 14.9 79.2
2020 435 26.8 16.2 79.8
2021 413 28.8 14.3 71.2
2022 405 29.8 13.5 72.1
2023 381 29.7 12.8 79
2024 374 28.1 13.3 81

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Comanche Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,075 (10.0%) $9,729 (90.0%) $10,804

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Comanche Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 519th of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 387th of 660 Elementary schools
 19.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Comanche Elementary)33.320.9
 12.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Shawnee Mission Pub School)55.248.8
 6.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)40.638.1
 2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Comanche Elementary)39.142.2
 3.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Shawnee Mission Pub School)60.761.2
 0.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)50.350.4
 0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Comanche Elementary)3051
 21%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Shawnee Mission Pub School)57.255.7
 1.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)47.642.8
 4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Comanche Elementary)1851.9
 33.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Shawnee Mission Pub School)46.251.9
 5.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)36.137.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Comanche Elementary)31.729.4
 2.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Shawnee Mission Pub School)55.753.3
 2.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)43.539.6
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Comanche Elementary)2515.4
 9.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Shawnee Mission Pub School)44.642.6
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.931.3
 0.6%
5th Grade Science (Comanche Elementary)31.725
 6.7%
   5th Grade Science (Shawnee Mission Pub School)54.250.5
 3.7%
   5th Grade Science (Kansas)43.142.1
 1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Comanche Elementary)22.836.9
 14.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Shawnee Mission Pub School)53.551.6
 1.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)38.433.7
 4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Comanche Elementary)32.238.3
 6.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Shawnee Mission Pub School)5051.2
 1.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.929.9
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students467381
 18.4%
African American6755
 17.9%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic265212
 20%
Pacific Islander01
White11683
 28.4%
Two or More Races1727
 58.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients79.2%79%
 0.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Comanche Elementary

Students who attend Comanche Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Westridge Middle
High : Shawnee Mission West High

Students at Comanche Elementary are 55% Hispanic, 22% White, 13% African American, 9% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 374 students attended Comanche Elementary.

Comanche Elementary ranks 405th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

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